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Brevard named 1 of top 8 outdoorsy places to retire

Special to the Citizen-Times
Published 12:08 p.m. ET April 10, 2017 | Updated 1:12 p.m. ET April 10, 2017

The May/June 2017 issue of Where to Retire magazine.(Photo: Courtesy of Where to Retire)

Brevard, North Carolina, has been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, a magazine geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Brevard is profiled in a feature titled “8 Invigorating Outdoorsy Towns” in the May/June 2017 issue, available nationwide April 11.

Where to Retire editor Annette Fuller said many relocating retirees choose a destination based on its proximity to outdoor adventure opportunities.

“Most people spend their careers inside a building with walls," she said. "Retirees revel in throwing open the doors and heading out into the light of day, where they can hike through scenic national parks, fish secluded rivers and lakes, bike along winding paths and more. We found that these eight cities, including Brevard, have a lovely, multifaceted outdoor life that complements many other amenities that appeal to retirees."

Each year, an estimated 700,000 Americans relocate to new towns to retire. Generally, relocating retirees are healthier, better educated and more affluent than those who choose to not relocate, according to the magazine. Nationally, two dozen states and hundreds of towns seek to attract retirees as a source of economic development.

Where to Retire magazine, found nearly 25 years ago, is published six times a year with a reported national circulation of 200,000, including at many Barnes & Noble bookstores. To learn more, visit WhereToRetire.com.